Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Lithuania
Lithuania: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 280,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
280,000 tonnes
Change on year
down 6.7%
World rank
93rd
of 179 countries
All-time high
1.52 million tonnes
in 1990
All-time low
180,000 tonnes
in 2001
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Lithuania, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Lithuania recorded 280,000 tonnes for greenhouse gas emissions by sector in 2023.
That represents a change of down 6.7% on the previous year and up 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Lithuania peaked at 1.52 million tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 180,000 tonnes, in 2001.
Lithuania ranks 93rd of 179 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Lithuania, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.52 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 1.22 million tonnes | -19.7% |
| 1992 | 740,000 tonnes | -39.3% |
| 1993 | 650,000 tonnes | -12.2% |
| 1994 | 500,000 tonnes | -23.1% |
| 1995 | 430,000 tonnes | -14.0% |
| 1996 | 430,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 360,000 tonnes | -16.3% |
| 1998 | 310,000 tonnes | -13.9% |
| 1999 | 220,000 tonnes | -29.0% |
| 2000 | 190,000 tonnes | -13.6% |
| 2001 | 180,000 tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2002 | 190,000 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2003 | 190,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 210,000 tonnes | +10.5% |
| 2005 | 220,000 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 240,000 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 2007 | 250,000 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 240,000 tonnes | -4.0% |
| 2009 | 210,000 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 2010 | 240,000 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 2011 | 240,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 240,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 240,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 259,999 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2015 | 240,000 tonnes | -7.7% |
| 2016 | 240,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 240,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 230,000 tonnes | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 250,000 tonnes | +8.7% |
| 2020 | 259,999 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 270,000 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2022 | 300,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2023 | 280,000 tonnes | -6.7% |
Lithuania compared with similar countries
- Lithuania's 280,000 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 735,000 tonnes, 38% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Lithuania's 280,000 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.04 million tonnes, 27% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 638,000 tonnes | 220,000 tonnes | 1.52 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 212,000 tonnes | 180,000 tonnes | 250,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 242,000 tonnes | 230,000 tonnes | 259,999 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 277,500 tonnes | 259,999 tonnes | 300,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
More climate change data for Lithuania
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 120.73 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,997 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 590.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,407 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.23 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 85.96 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 854.17 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 843.18 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.18 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Lithuania?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Lithuania was 280,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 1.52 million tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 180,000 tonnes in 2001.
- How does Lithuania rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Lithuania ranks 93rd out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lithuania data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Greenhouse gas emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.